{"id":2409254,"date":"2025-03-03T21:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T02:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-democrats-boycotting-trumps-presidential-address-to-congress\/"},"modified":"2025-03-03T21:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T02:04:12","slug":"the-democrats-boycotting-trumps-presidential-address-to-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-democrats-boycotting-trumps-presidential-address-to-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"The Democrats boycotting Trump\u2019s presidential address to Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-democrats-boycotting-trumps-presidential-address-to-congress%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2409254&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">search results discuss<\/a> different responses from Democratic\u2064 lawmakers regarding President\u200c Donald Trump&#8217;s joint address to Congress. Some Democrats are choosing to boycott the speech, while others plan to attend with specific intentions.<\/p>\n<p>1. **Boycotting the Address**: A group of Democratic senators,led\u200d by Chris Murphy (D-CT),announced their decision to boycott the address,calling it a &#8220;MAGA pep rally.&#8221; murphy emphasized that democrats need to fight against Republican messaging consistently. Other senators joining the boycott include Patty Murray (D-WA), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD). \u200dRep. Becca Balint (D-VT) also opted for option programming alongside the \u2062boycotting senators.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Attending with Purpose**: In contrast, \u200bHouse minority \u200bleader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) \u200bencouraged his colleagues to attend the\u2063 address to\u200c maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-picks-laphonza-butler-to-replace-feinstein-in-senate\/\" title=\"Newsom selects Laphonza Butler as Feinstein&#039;s Senate replacement.\">strong democratic presence<\/a>. He advised members to bring guests who have been adversely affected by Trump&#8217;s policies, underscoring the importance of representing the American\u200b people and not yielding to pressure.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Diverse Perspectives**: Some members,\u2064 like Rep.\u200b Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), expressed skepticism about attending, citing a lack of invitation for\u200c guests who align with her views. For her, attending is not an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-claims-to-deeply-regret-ukraine-invasion-in-remarks-made-by-foreign-minister\/\" title=\"China Claims to \u201cDeeply Regret\u201d Ukraine Invasion in Remarks Made by Foreign Minister\">option due<\/a> to her\u200b disapproval of Trump&#8217;s leadership style and rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>the approach to Trump&#8217;s address \u200dhighlights a divide among Democrats, with some opting for direct confrontation and representation within the chamber, while others choose to boycott as a form of protest.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">The Democrats boycotting Trump&rsquo;s presidential address to Congress<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2024576\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Democrats<\/a> will add to a tradition of boycotting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">President Donald Trump<\/a> as he gives a joint address to Congress on Tuesday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) led the charge as he told CNN on Sunday that he would not be attending the joint address, further labeling it as a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MAGA<\/a> pep rally.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Listen, the case I&rsquo;m making to Democrats is that we have to fight every single day. Every single day,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphy.senate.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/murphy-on-state-of-the-union-trump-wants-our-closest-relationships-with-despots-so-its-easier-for-his-billionaire-pals-to-steal-from-americans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Murphy said<\/a>. &ldquo;Republicans flood the zone. Democrats have to flood the zone.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Since Murphy&rsquo;s decision was made public, a handful of Democrats have joined him in boycotting the address, with many being his Democratic colleagues in the Senate. Among those are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), one of the most senior members of the Senate, who serves as the mighty Appropriations Committee chairwoman.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), a former House member, now known for his aggressive liberalism and environmental agenda.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), who was sworn in early this year for her first term as a statewide elected official.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>House members have been less inclined to publicly state their denouncement. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has urged a &ldquo;strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber.&rdquo; He has encouraged members to bring guests who have been hurt by Trump&rsquo;s agenda, saying, &ldquo;The House as an institution belongs to the American people, and as their representatives, we will not be run off the block or bullied,&rdquo; in a &ldquo;Dear Colleague&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rachel_schilke\/status\/1896697338321928466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In efforts to fight back, Jeffries will have House Democrats &ldquo;stand together&rdquo; Wednesday after the address where they will &ldquo;feature the voices of the American people.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) has opted to sit out the address with the senators and join them for &ldquo;alternate programming.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I attended the inauguration so I basically know what to expect in this speech,&rdquo; Balint said. &ldquo;And it&rsquo;s not going to be a unifying message in any way, shape, or form.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex (D-NY), who made it known she was skipping out on Trump&rsquo;s inauguration, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lauren_greennn\/status\/1896710503575265456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em><\/a>  that she is not sure if she will attend and does not have any guests that plan on coming with her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Let me make myself clear,&rdquo; Ocasio-Cortez said on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@aoc\/video\/7461809402228575534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TikTok<\/a> ahead of the inauguration. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t celebrate rapists. So no, I&rsquo;m not going to the inauguration tomorrow.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2024576\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2024576\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several Democrats are boycotting Trump&#8217;s Congress address<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2409255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sen-murphy-elon.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6812,4402,3685,51476,3634],"class_list":["post-2409254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-boycott","tag-congress","tag-democrats","tag-presidential-address","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sen-murphy-elon.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2409254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2409254"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2409254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2409258,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2409254\/revisions\/2409258"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2409255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2409254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2409254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2409254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}